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2022 tax brackets

Reviewing your 2022 taxes and wondering about your tax bracket? Bankrate can help.

Nov 13, 2023
How Kainos Leather became a 5-star Etsy business

Learn how Kaleb George turned his love for leather into a successful Etsy business, Kainos Leather. Discover the origin story and secrets to his 5-star shop.

6 min read Nov 13, 2023
How does buying a car from Carvana work?

Carvana’s buying process is streamlined and happens fully online.

4 min read Nov 13, 2023
‘We buy houses’ companies in Ohio

Buckeye State residents have many cash-homebuying options.

4 min read Nov 13, 2023
How leasing an electric car could help you save big

Here’s what you should know about leasing an electric car.

4 min read Nov 13, 2023
How do money orders work?

Here’s everything you need to know about how money orders work.

4 min read Nov 13, 2023
Zero-coupon CDs: What they are and how they work

Here’s everything you need to know about zero-coupon CDs.

4 min read Nov 13, 2023
What is a mortgage origination fee? And do you have to pay it?

Here’s how much the fee costs and whether you can negotiate it.

6 min read Nov 13, 2023
7 ways to make the most of Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is a powerful opportunity for local, independent businesses to engage with shoppers who are eager to support their community.

5 min read Nov 13, 2023
How my husband and I paid off $50,000 in debt with zero-sum budgeting

Now that we’re debt free, we’ll never go back to our old spending habits.

4 min read Nov 13, 2023
What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

Know your rights when it comes to debt collection practices.

6 min read Nov 13, 2023
Why I’m skipping Black Friday for Small Business Saturday

This year, I want to be intentional about shopping small.

4 min read Nov 13, 2023
‘We buy houses’ companies in Austin, TX

Austin is a popular real estate market with many cash-homebuying options.

6 min read Nov 12, 2023
How to invest with CDs

Savers, here are strategies to invest in CDs.

7 min read Nov 10, 2023
The hidden costs of energy inefficiency: Efficient solutions for cost savings benefits

Despite high energy costs, there are easy ways to cut your energy bills. Here’s how.

10 min read Nov 10, 2023
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at these local shops near Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck is home to many local businesses. Here are a few you may want to visit.

4 min read Nov 10, 2023
Credit card balances set another record in Q3 2023

Credit card debt has soared 40 percent in less than three years. Should we care?

5 min read Nov 10, 2023
10 popular alternative investments – and what makes them so risky

Here are 10 alternative investments that you should be wary of.

6 min read Nov 10, 2023
Best banks and credit unions for military members

Let’s explore some of the best banks catering to military members and their families.

4 min read Nov 10, 2023
Cost to buy a house in Ohio

Home prices in Ohio are well below the nationwide median price.

5 min read Nov 09, 2023

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